Analogue

Analogue interconnects for every part of a system: RCA, XLR, turntable, headphone and subwoofer cables. Cut to length and terminated to order free of charge, with optional free burn-in before dispatch.

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Where analogue cable makes a difference

Analogue interconnects carry a low level signal, which makes them more sensitive to shielding, capacitance and connector quality than any other cable in a system. This is usually the first place people hear a change when they start upgrading cable.

The format is decided by your equipment rather than by preference. RCA is the standard single-ended connection on most hi-fi. XLR is balanced and rejects noise over longer runs, but only helps where both components have true balanced circuitry rather than an XLR socket on a single-ended design. Turntables need a low capacitance cable, and moving coil cartridges in particular are sensitive to what sits between the tonearm and the phono stage.

Keep interconnect runs short where you can, and keep them away from mains cable where they cross. Cables can usually be made to your exact length with no making charge, and burn-in is a free optional extra in 24 hour increments up to 96 hours. The only sensible way to judge a cable, is in your own system rather than someone else's, so we offer 60 days money back guarantee on most cables.

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  • Furutech SA-22 Balanced Interconnect Cable - Custom Length
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    Furutech SA-22 Balanced Interconnect Cable Pair

    SKU: SA-22

    £46.73
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    The Furutech SA-22 is a balanced twin-core audio cable that Future Shop make to order as a stereo pair from 1m to 10m, with RCA or XLR plugs, using 80-strand μ-OFC conductors under a foil and braid screen.

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  • Furutech FA-13S Alpha Balanced Interconnect Cable - Custom Length
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    Furutech FA-13S Alpha Balanced Interconnect Cable Pair

    SKU: FA-13S

    £80.90
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    The Furutech FA-13S is a balanced audio cable that Future Shop make to order as a stereo pair from 1m to 10m, with RCA or XLR plugs, using 16 AWG solid-core Alpha μ-OFC conductors.

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  • Furutech FA-AlphaS21 Alpha OCC Balanced Interconnect Cable - Custom Length
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    Furutech FA-AlphaS21 Alpha OCC Balanced Interconnect Cable Pair

    SKU: FA-AlphaS21

    £91.40
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    The Furutech FA-αS21 is a balanced Alpha OCC audio cable that Future Shop make to order as a stereo pair from 1m to 10m, with RCA or XLR plugs, using 30-strand conductors and a damping cotton filler.

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  • Furutech FA-AlphaS22 Alpha OCC Balanced Interconnect Cable - Custom Length
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    Furutech FA-AlphaS22 Alpha OCC Balanced Interconnect Cable Pair

    SKU: FA-AlphaS22

    £114.80
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    The Furutech FA-αS22 is a balanced Alpha OCC audio cable that Future Shop make to order as a stereo pair from 1m to 10m, with RCA or XLR plugs, using 60-strand conductors and a carbon-damped inner sheath.

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  • Meze Audio MMCX Silver Plated Upgrade Cable - 1.2m Length
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    Meze Audio MMCX Silver Plated Upgrade Cable - 1.2m Length

    SKU: MEC12/13/14

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    The Meze Audio MMCX Silver Plated Upgrade Cable is a 1.2m braided silver-plated copper lead for MMCX in-ear monitors, with a choice of 3.5mm, 2.5mm balanced or 4.4mm balanced source plugs.

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  • Meze Audio Mini 4-Pin XLR Pure Silver Ultra Headphone Cable
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    Meze Audio Mini 4-Pin XLR Pure Silver Ultra Headphone Cable

    SKU: Meze Mini XLR Ultra

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    The Meze Audio Ultra Cable is a hand-braided 7N pure silver headphone cable for the Empyrean, Empyrean II, Elite and ARTA, with 3.5mm, 4.4mm, 6.3mm or 4-pin XLR source plugs and low-noise braiding.

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  • Meze Audio Dual Mono 3.5mm 109 PRO Standard Headphone Cable - Black
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    Meze Audio Dual Mono 3.5mm 109 PRO Standard Headphone Cable - Black

    SKU: Meze Dual Mono 109 PRO Black

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    The Meze Audio Dual Mono 3.5mm 109 PRO Standard Headphone Cable is a flexible TPE replacement lead with black aluminium casings, dual mono 3.5mm headphone plugs and a gold-plated 3.5mm jack, in 1.5m or 3m.

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  • Atlas Mavros Ultra Turntable Audio Cable 1m
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    Atlas Mavros Ultra Turntable Audio Cable 1m - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Mavros TurnTable 1m Special Offer

    £465.79 £582.92
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    Based on Atlas's highly regarded Mavros interconnect, the Mavros Ultra Turntable cable is an extremely low-noise RCA cable designed for the very low signal levels of high-end phono cartridges. It combines 6N OCC copper conductors, a foamed PEF dielectric and copper/Mylar screening with Atlas's solder-free Ultra RCA plugs, and comes with a separate ground cable with spade earth tags.

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  • AudioQuest Big Sur 5 Pin DIN to 2 RCA Audio Cable
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    AudioQuest Big Sur 5 Pin DIN to 2 RCA Audio Cable - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Big Sur DIN-2RCA Special Offer

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    Big Sur's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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  • Atlas Element Achromatic 5 Pin DIN to 2 RCA Audio Cable 1m
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    Atlas Element Achromatic 5 Pin DIN to 2 RCA Audio Cable 1m - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Element Achromatic DIN-2RCA 1m Special Offer

    £141.62 £177.08
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    The Element DIN to Achromatic RCA is fitted with a 5 Pin ‘locking’ DIN connector. Atlas DIN plugs are wired as follows by default: Pin 2 = Ground; Pin 3 = Left, Pin 5 = Right. Atlas also offer 4 & 5 pin variants suitable for Naim equipment. If you’re unsure, or require a different configuration, please contact us. 

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  • AudioQuest Big Sur 5 Pin DIN to 5 Pin DIN Audio Cable
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    AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Big Sur 5 Pin DIN to 5 Pin DIN Audio Cable - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Big Sur DIN-DIN Special Offer

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    Big Sur's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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  • AudioQuest Sydney 5 Pin DIN to 5 Pin DIN Audio Cable 1m
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    AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Sydney 5 Pin DIN to 5 Pin DIN Audio Cable 1m - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Sydney DIN-DIN 1m Special Offer

    £159.12 £199.17
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    Sydney's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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RCA cables carry unbalanced signals, while XLR cables carry balanced signals that reject noise and interference. XLR is preferred for longer runs and professional-grade audio systems.

Yes. Longer cables can pick up interference and cause signal loss. Thicker conductors and proper shielding help maintain clarity over longer runs.

Yes. Well-designed interconnects with quality materials and shielding can improve clarity, reduce noise, and deliver more natural sound reproduction.

Shielding protects the signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, ensuring your audio remains clean and free from hum or buzz.

If you have a system which accepts both XLRs and RCAs, we would typically recommend using the XLR connections, as they offer a lower noise floor. However, if you system is pre-dominantly RCAs, then we would recommend sticking with RCAs throughout your system, rather than mixing and matching.

Yes. Build quality, conductor material, shielding, and connector quality can influence noise levels, clarity, and overall tonal balance, especially in resolving systems.

Use the shortest practical length to minimise signal loss and interference. Longer runs benefit from better shielding and low‑capacitance designs.

Yes, but turntables require low‑capacitance phono cables designed for moving‑magnet or moving‑coil cartridges. Standard line‑level RCA cables are not always suitable.

XLR - XLR is a specific balanced 3 pin connection for use on suitably equipped system components ; it is generally considered to be of a higher quality compared to standard unbalanced RCA connections , especially over longer distances

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